Good to hear this interview. I am a Catholic priest of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St Peter now serving as chaplain to the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist. Brought up Plymouth Brethren and, after seminary and a doctorate in England while teaching in Germany was called into the Episcopal Church (helped found an evangelical Episcopal seminary in Pittsburgh). Eventually, as I was starting to join the Brothers and Sisters of Charity, Domestic expression, I was called into the Catholic Church (along with my wife). The long and short of it is that my wife and I never tire of listening to the stories of reverts and converts. They are always interesting. No two are alike, just as none are quite like us. But all are encouraging, often giving us a pointer or two on sharing our faith with others. Blessings on your work.
That's an excellent story, Father. Thank you for sharing! IF you ever want to share your story on this channel, please email me at info@eddietrask.com. God bless!
Quite a journey. There are Plymouth Brethren in my area (Seem like good honest people) one of whom once said to me that they like the Pope because they like authority, which surprised me. I would be very interested in what they believe verses what is in the Catholic faith.
@@BensWorkshopI wonder if he ever told his story on a podcast. I just started listening to these podcast. Still can't believe I hadn't stumbled upon then sooner.
Exactly why I seem to be hooked. Defending the faith and expressing how we feel about Christ can be hard in this almost purely secular world. The Holy Spirit needs to help me and everyone else, as much as we can accept the gifts He gives us.
The Eucharist is such a great gift!! My catechesis wasn't great and before I understood what the Eucharist truly was, God was using it to draw me closer to Him. I remember dragging my feet and not wanting to go to mass in high school, but after receiving the Eucharist I felt like I was Brand New, full of energy and joy! I couldn't explain it at the time.
Faith is the only gift of God without that gift its all work's. He that believeth and is baptized is saved,he that believeth not is damned. Faith goes before works. Without true faith its works only salvation
Up until today, Christ doesn't have to suffer on the cross for our personal sins if we abstain; as matter of fact, we can mitigate His pain on the cross by taking on other's injustice. Many knowledgeable saints, in actuality, have done just that. Contrary to counter spiritual statements that Jesus Christ is no longer on the cross, he still suffers our digressions.
Eddie and Mr. Bruce thank you so much for this wonderful interview. I was so good to here your story as a convert. I have family that are Church of Christ and they really don't like that I am Catholic but we agree to disagree. I think I am going to send them this video and let them watch it as you did a great job in comparing the two. While there are huge differences I do believe if you can have things that are alike people will listen. I also loved how you talk about wan you leave the Protestant Church and the many activities and the family feeling to come to the Catholic Church and can feel like the opposite. I have been struggling with this feeling for 6 years now. But what convicted me was when you talked about what the Catholic Church the the Protestant church across the street doesn't. That is the Eucharist. I don't need to worry about the people I need to worry about the communion with the Lord through the Eucharist. thank you for those words and for the slap in the face (figuratively) it was needed. Eddie what a great interview and can't want for Tuesday again :)
@@hailholyqueen I am going to be honest I am not sure what you are talking about. I have never been a member of the Church of Christ so I am not sure what they taught. I do know that the Catholic Church for over 2000 years since Jesus founded the church has always been pro-life and against anything that is not natural in conception. Meaning anything that is outside of the Marriage bed. I hope that this makes since.
Very excellent splendid straight up informative conversation story,and so glad that all your questions were answered by the One Holy Apostolic Catholic Church of Traditional Teachings and Worship Thanks be to God for helping you understand the true Catholic Church teachings ALLELUIA GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO 🐑🕊️✨🌈
You hit the nail on the head. We are cradle Catholics who stepped away to the UU denomination for a bit, and while the UU services and community were wonderful, the spirituality and the truth were not there. The experience left me longing for more, and put me on the track to studying Catholic history and the journey back home. You cannot partake in the sacraments enough-
Eddy. So far, you have never failed. Always a different story, always the same problem. True statement about most of these stories; either you allow someone to have authority over your life, or you don't. Sometimes i think people accept God's authority (they think), or the Churches authority, (they think). However, truly surrendering everything in your life to "that" authority is difficult. We wonder why the jews had to wander for 40 years in the desert for a 3 week journey. Honestly, it still failed them. Here's why. They did not have the Eucharist. They did not have the Church. Amen brother. Another great story that outs ALL the tools back in the bag to hold everything in our faith without forgetting, or leaving some behind. Your desert analogy strikes hard to the facts.
I often think I should share my story publicly. Lol great stuff. I left the church but it's what happened growing up that led to it, then how I gave up, gave it to Him, and how my life radically changed. Never let's me down. All glory to Him.
This is one of my favorite interviews of yours, so far. I really loved the discussion about the young zealous types. That was something I encountered a lot, and most likely was as a college age Protestant, but couldn’t articulate myself.
It is always interesting to see how some Protestant denominations have been working their way back to the one true church. A few weeks ago I watched a Pentecostal minister talking about how they broke with the reformers to read the Church Fathers on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
@@tony1685 They don't: 1 Tim 3:15 15 if I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of the truth. John 14:15-17 15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, to be with you for ever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him; you know him, for he dwells with you, and will be in you. How exactly does that say anything against the correctness of the Roman Cathlic Church?
@@tony1685 This does help. It tells me you are a "snippet Christian" who quotes scripture the same way Satan does and are a 7th day Adventist who believes that the Holy Spirit did not as Jesus said it would guide the church once he ascended into Heaven, and didn't come amongst the "church" until the 19th century. As you believe Jesus did not keep his word I am amazed you believe in him at all. However, as your major objection seems to be statues, that is easily dealt with. Read the Bible. See for example: Exodus 26 Where God commands the making of the Arc of the Covenant. See also Exodus 37:6-9. 1 Samuel 5:3-4 And when the Philistines captured the arc and put in at their altar, God made their idol prostrate before it. 1 Samuel 6:19-20 And God killed men who disrespected the Arc Ezekiel 41:18-20, 25 The new Temple lots of images Numbers 21:4-9 God commands a bronze serpent be made and put on a pole to heal. John 3:14-16 “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” You should read the Bible not just the snippets that your pastor directs you to.
99% of the argument between Catholics and Protestants come down to authority. Instead of constantly being on the defensive, try turning the table around and ask why they believe in the Bible and their own interpretation of the scriptures over everyone else's. Once you get them to take the blinders off, that's the game changer.
@@tony1685 "catholicism doesn't even follow a basic read using common sense of the Bible" Matter of opinion. I rather think it's beyond common sense and is instead supernatural understanding. The "common sense" understanding lead to 40,000+ denominations. But the truth of the matter is, if it's not whole truth, there is falsehood mixed in. And falsehood comes from the enemy for the purpose of sowing division among the body of Christ. "their 'church' doesn't have the authority" Your opinion, and consequently and objectively false. All it takes is an honest examination of the Church history. You make this statement because either you are: ignorant of the history; been lied to; or know it but choose to reject it. "1 Tim 3:15, Acts 5:32" Please kindly explain what these have to do with your point so that neither of us take these verses out of context.
I can see the Church of Christ members livid in the comments session... the fact that you have Christ in the name of your church doesn't mean yours is the church established. Sorry people, you need to look beyond that
God has numerous ways of bringing HIS people to the one fold that Jesus Christ His Son told the 12 apostles just after the Church was established at Caesarsea Philipi shortly before his death where He said "I have sheep not in this fold [church[ and I want them in the one fold" All that Jesus prophesied will eventually come into REALITY before the end of the world. We see that happening every day in un countable conversion
I think Catholicism tends to conflate justification with sanctification. Faith in The shed blood of Christ is our only basis for salvation. When we repent or metanoia(change of mind) and put our faith and trust in that we are saved. Believers are marked as God’s own and sealed until the day of redemption.The works that follow are the works of sanctification and discipleship. The Gospel is quite simple but man always complicates it.
"They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us." - 1 John 2:19. NKJV Expanding on the scripture verse: Those who went out, were never born of the Holy Spirit of God, and if they had been, they wouldn't have gone out away from them. And this is the case with the Church of Christ pastor who became a Catholic. There is little similarity between the Church established by Christ, and the apostate Roman church. Sad but he was religious and never was a follower of Christ, for if he was, then he deserted Christ. The apostle Peter said: "For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them." - 2 Peter 2:21 NKJV. He can give any reason he likes to justify becoming a Catholic, but he can't justify it in God's eyes. And as the description says: "Bruce Sullivan describes his intellectual and emotional pivot into the Catholic church." Nothing spiritual, just intellectual and emotional. Atheism is also intellectual and emotional.
Can someone please write me 3 Books a catholic should have to handout to non catholics or non believers. Thanks🙏 i noted done “ Christ in His fullness” i dont know about “ Rome sweet home” is a bet too… a book with questions & answers look that doesnt have to be too detailed.. Q & A some like me are not bookworms! 😂
@@tony1685that’s is up for God to judge if individuals are following His ways or not. Jesus said let the wheat & weeds grow together that He will sort out at the end of time. We cannot leave the Church which Jesus instituted because of a few Judases plus we cannot get the bread of life outside the Catholic which is the real deal with cbaptism to have eternal life. Read John 6:22-59 about the bread of Life.
@@tony1685i Said its up for God to judge because as i know the Church is following what Christ taught the apostles & they have been teaching us the last 2000 yrs. Someone started your Church & made rules & you are following those rules, who gave your Church founder the Authority to give rules. As much as am a Catholic i try the best to follow what Christ taught through the Church & Bible, so i dont understand what you mean we dont love Christ or follow His commands. So what positive thing have you learnt from this video or you want to remain in your false ‘truth’ you were given by a mere man & a sinner like any other? If you are not ready to find the truth, then its up to you? Have you read Jn 6:22-59 & tell me if you get the bread of life in your Church or not?
“There is no salvation outside the Church.” YES! (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.” (A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) “Chair of the Roman Church Peter sat.” (Letters of Petilian Book 2 Chapter 51) “The succession of priest… chair of Peter.” (Epistle of Manichaeus Chapter 4) “Angel to declare episcopal succession… of Peter.” 38 Roman Popes listed. (Letter 53 Chapter 1 #1 & #2) (376 A.D.) St. Jerome: “State of Roman the chair of Peter... the rock on which the church is built! Matthew 16:18 This is the Ark of Noah, and he who is not found in it shall perish.” (Letter 15:2) (253 A.D.) Bishop Cyprian: “Throne of Peter, the chief church, the Romans.” (Epistle 54:14) “The Lord speaks to Peter: upon this rock I will build my church… Not gather with me, scatters.” (De catholicae ecclesiae unitate, Chapters 4 & 6) (Mathew 12:30) “There is no salvation outside the Church… (Epistles 72:21 & 75:2) the Ark of Noah.” (74:15) (1 Peter 3:20-21) “We cannot forsake the Church and go outside her… return to the Church your Mother.” (Epistle 43) (110 A.D.) St. Ignatius: “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) “All salvation comes from Christ the Head through the Church his Body.” * (CCC 846-848) (Colossians 1:18) “Neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen.” (Matthew 18:17) “An heretick… reject.” (Titus 3:10) * Jesus, “Nicolaitanes repent, hear the churches.” (Revelation 2:5-7, 15-17) (Acts 6:5) (189 A.D.) St. Irenaeus: “From apostles follow tradition handed to the Churches.” (Against Heresies Book III 4:1) (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5) “I should not believe the gospel except by the authority of the Catholic Church.” (Epistle of Manichaeus Chapter 5)
MY OPINION, RCIA IS TOO LONG AND I SUSPECT BECAUSE EVER SINCE LAY PEOPLE GOT IN CONTROL OF IT BACK IN THE 60S OR 70S THEY HAVE HAD THEIR WAY WITH IT. AND INTERESTING YOU SAY YOU, THE CONVERT, HAD TO DEFEND THE CATHOLIC FAITH AGAINST THE CATHOLICS RUNNING THE RCIA. I BELIEVE YOU. I HAVE HAD MY DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE 60S-90S AND EVEN NOW IN 2024. I CONVERTED TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH IN 1970!!!!!!!
This poor man is tricked at every corner. Lets see what Holy Scripture says. Matthew 1:24-25 Galatians 1:19 Read your Bible daily and live it out. Beware of the bread of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
That's not even an argument against the church. Go read your Bible and see who Christ is. See who the disciples are and what they taught, written, and believed... And what about all those who lived and worshipped along side the apostles of Christ? What did they believe? What did they call themselves? To call yourself Church of Christ is to steal the name of the Church Christ founded. The one true universal church that compiled your Bible, achieved and continues to achieve God's mission to us to find and convert the whole world... Who created the hospitals, who formalized and created modern education and universities, what religion gave us science and a clearer understanding of the world and universe around us? There is no other church of Christ but the church Christ founded and the church that actually worships and obeys him... That is the Catholic Church.
He forgot to be honest with himself. Matthew 1:24-25 Mary and Joseph had sexual relations The Pope espouses evolution. Purgatory is not biblical. Infant baptism is backwards. Sexual abuse settlements in the billions of dollars. Not to mention coverups. The bread and wine have great power. There was one sacrifice not a daily one. If I was forced to declare the denomination and doctrine of my choice, it would be Church of Christ. House churches are as saving as any house of God under the authority of Jesus Christ. Is the Catholic Church?
What exactly gives them authority? Reading the bible? So, do athiests have authority if they read the bible or Buddhists, or Muslims? If reading the bible gives you authority, then everybody has authority. Do you get a fuzzy feeling inside? Does that give you authority? Because all those religions get a fuzzy feeling inside. The bible has some things to say about that, you know.
Good to hear this interview. I am a Catholic priest of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St Peter now serving as chaplain to the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist. Brought up Plymouth Brethren and, after seminary and a doctorate in England while teaching in Germany was called into the Episcopal Church (helped found an evangelical Episcopal seminary in Pittsburgh). Eventually, as I was starting to join the Brothers and Sisters of Charity, Domestic expression, I was called into the Catholic Church (along with my wife). The long and short of it is that my wife and I never tire of listening to the stories of reverts and converts. They are always interesting. No two are alike, just as none are quite like us. But all are encouraging, often giving us a pointer or two on sharing our faith with others. Blessings on your work.
That's an excellent story, Father. Thank you for sharing! IF you ever want to share your story on this channel, please email me at info@eddietrask.com. God bless!
Quite a journey. There are Plymouth Brethren in my area (Seem like good honest people) one of whom once said to me that they like the Pope because they like authority, which surprised me. I would be very interested in what they believe verses what is in the Catholic faith.
@@BensWorkshopI wonder if he ever told his story on a podcast. I just started listening to these podcast. Still can't believe I hadn't stumbled upon then sooner.
@@kathywiens9852 I wonder that too. Be great to hear.
Exactly why I seem to be hooked. Defending the faith and expressing how we feel about Christ can be hard in this almost purely secular world. The Holy Spirit needs to help me and everyone else, as much as we can accept the gifts He gives us.
Dear Eddie,
Life Long Catholic. who has always struggled at explaining the faith. Love your station. You lift my up. You have great gueats.
God bless, Kay! We are all learning.
The Eucharist is such a great gift!! My catechesis wasn't great and before I understood what the Eucharist truly was, God was using it to draw me closer to Him. I remember dragging my feet and not wanting to go to mass in high school, but after receiving the Eucharist I felt like I was Brand New, full of energy and joy! I couldn't explain it at the time.
Amazing! God bless you.
Faith is the only gift of God without that gift its all work's. He that believeth and is baptized is saved,he that believeth not is damned. Faith goes before works. Without true faith its works only salvation
Up until today, Christ doesn't have to suffer on the cross for our personal sins if we abstain; as matter of fact, we can mitigate His pain on the cross by taking on other's injustice. Many knowledgeable saints, in actuality, have done just that. Contrary to counter spiritual statements that Jesus Christ is no longer on the cross, he still suffers our digressions.
God bless you, that s a wonderful testimony. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Eddie and Mr. Bruce thank you so much for this wonderful interview. I was so good to here your story as a convert. I have family that are Church of Christ and they really don't like that I am Catholic but we agree to disagree. I think I am going to send them this video and let them watch it as you did a great job in comparing the two. While there are huge differences I do believe if you can have things that are alike people will listen. I also loved how you talk about wan you leave the Protestant Church and the many activities and the family feeling to come to the Catholic Church and can feel like the opposite. I have been struggling with this feeling for 6 years now. But what convicted me was when you talked about what the Catholic Church the the Protestant church across the street doesn't. That is the Eucharist. I don't need to worry about the people I need to worry about the communion with the Lord through the Eucharist. thank you for those words and for the slap in the face (figuratively) it was needed. Eddie what a great interview and can't want for Tuesday again :)
Just curious, how and when did the pro choice Church of Christ teachings become pro-life catholic teachings? Thanks and best wishes!
@@hailholyqueen I am going to be honest I am not sure what you are talking about. I have never been a member of the Church of Christ so I am not sure what they taught. I do know that the Catholic Church for over 2000 years since Jesus founded the church has always been pro-life and against anything that is not natural in conception. Meaning anything that is outside of the Marriage bed. I hope that this makes since.
Your video touch my soul in a way I can’t explain! Thank you so much!
God bless you, Cathy!
Very excellent splendid straight up informative conversation story,and so glad that all your questions were answered by the One Holy Apostolic Catholic Church of Traditional Teachings and Worship Thanks be to God for helping you understand the true Catholic Church teachings ALLELUIA GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO 🐑🕊️✨🌈
You hit the nail on the head. We are cradle Catholics who stepped away to the UU denomination for a bit, and while the UU services and community were wonderful, the spirituality and the truth were not there. The experience left me longing for more, and put me on the track to studying Catholic history and the journey back home. You cannot partake in the sacraments enough-
Eddy. So far, you have never failed. Always a different story, always the same problem. True statement about most of these stories; either you allow someone to have authority over your life, or you don't. Sometimes i think people accept God's authority (they think), or the Churches authority, (they think). However, truly surrendering everything in your life to "that" authority is difficult. We wonder why the jews had to wander for 40 years in the desert for a 3 week journey. Honestly, it still failed them. Here's why. They did not have the Eucharist. They did not have the Church. Amen brother. Another great story that outs ALL the tools back in the bag to hold everything in our faith without forgetting, or leaving some behind. Your desert analogy strikes hard to the facts.
I often think I should share my story publicly. Lol great stuff. I left the church but it's what happened growing up that led to it, then how I gave up, gave it to Him, and how my life radically changed. Never let's me down. All glory to Him.
Fun video this week! Thanks.
Thanks, brother!
This is one of my favorite interviews of yours, so far. I really loved the discussion about the young zealous types. That was something I encountered a lot, and most likely was as a college age Protestant, but couldn’t articulate myself.
Thanks for sharing, Wesley!
Definitely one of my favorites, if not my favorite!!!
The part at 47:00, sums up everything.
Great testimony, Thank you
Another great video Eddie!
Thanks for watching
I really like how this man speaks, gonna buy his book.
Great story!
It is always interesting to see how some Protestant denominations have been working their way back to the one true church. A few weeks ago I watched a Pentecostal minister talking about how they broke with the reformers to read the Church Fathers on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
@@tony1685 Seems to me it was about Martin Luther failing to read the Bible and greedy princes wanting to take the land of the Catholic Church.
@@tony1685 They don't:
1 Tim 3:15
15 if I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of the truth.
John 14:15-17
15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, to be with you for ever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him; you know him, for he dwells with you, and will be in you.
How exactly does that say anything against the correctness of the Roman Cathlic Church?
@@tony1685 This does help. It tells me you are a "snippet Christian" who quotes scripture the same way Satan does and are a 7th day Adventist who believes that the Holy Spirit did not as Jesus said it would guide the church once he ascended into Heaven, and didn't come amongst the "church" until the 19th century. As you believe Jesus did not keep his word I am amazed you believe in him at all.
However, as your major objection seems to be statues, that is easily dealt with. Read the Bible. See for example:
Exodus 26 Where God commands the making of the Arc of the Covenant.
See also Exodus 37:6-9.
1 Samuel 5:3-4 And when the Philistines captured the arc and put in at their altar, God made their idol prostrate before it.
1 Samuel 6:19-20 And God killed men who disrespected the Arc
Ezekiel 41:18-20, 25 The new Temple lots of images
Numbers 21:4-9 God commands a bronze serpent be made and put on a pole to heal.
John 3:14-16
“Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
You should read the Bible not just the snippets that your pastor directs you to.
Good one
Great interview!
Wonderful testimony🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Posting to fb. I think I saw Bruce on the Journey Home.
God wants to be found. Bruce sought Him and found that His address was the Catholic Church! Viva Cristo Rey!
99% of the argument between Catholics and Protestants come down to authority. Instead of constantly being on the defensive, try turning the table around and ask why they believe in the Bible and their own interpretation of the scriptures over everyone else's. Once you get them to take the blinders off, that's the game changer.
@@tony1685 "catholicism doesn't even follow a basic read using common sense of the Bible"
Matter of opinion. I rather think it's beyond common sense and is instead supernatural understanding. The "common sense" understanding lead to 40,000+ denominations. But the truth of the matter is, if it's not whole truth, there is falsehood mixed in. And falsehood comes from the enemy for the purpose of sowing division among the body of Christ.
"their 'church' doesn't have the authority"
Your opinion, and consequently and objectively false. All it takes is an honest examination of the Church history. You make this statement because either you are: ignorant of the history; been lied to; or know it but choose to reject it.
"1 Tim 3:15, Acts 5:32"
Please kindly explain what these have to do with your point so that neither of us take these verses out of context.
As a Catholic, we should really have guys like these create an RCIA curriculum. RCIA is banal and incredibly dull.
I can see the Church of Christ members livid in the comments session... the fact that you have Christ in the name of your church doesn't mean yours is the church established. Sorry people, you need to look beyond that
God has numerous ways of bringing HIS people to the one fold that Jesus Christ His Son told the 12 apostles just after the Church was established at Caesarsea Philipi shortly before his death where He said "I have sheep not in this fold [church[ and I want them in the one fold" All that Jesus prophesied will eventually come into REALITY before the end of the world. We see that happening every day in un countable conversion
Great
Articulate expression of the idea of Catholicism. Example (paraphrase): "Conversion requires thought, but the secret ingredient is grace."
I think Catholicism tends to conflate justification with sanctification. Faith in The shed blood of Christ is our only basis for salvation. When we repent or metanoia(change of mind) and put our faith and trust in that we are saved. Believers are marked as God’s own and sealed until the day of redemption.The works that follow are the works of sanctification and discipleship. The Gospel is quite simple but man always complicates it.
"They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us." - 1 John 2:19. NKJV
Expanding on the scripture verse: Those who went out, were never born of the Holy Spirit of God, and if they had been, they wouldn't have gone out away from them. And this is the case with the Church of Christ pastor who became a Catholic. There is little similarity between the Church established by Christ, and the apostate Roman church. Sad but he was religious and never was a follower of Christ, for if he was, then he deserted Christ. The apostle Peter said: "For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them." - 2 Peter 2:21 NKJV.
He can give any reason he likes to justify becoming a Catholic, but he can't justify it in God's eyes. And as the description says: "Bruce Sullivan describes his intellectual and emotional pivot into the Catholic church." Nothing spiritual, just intellectual and emotional. Atheism is also intellectual and emotional.
Can someone please write me 3 Books a catholic should have to handout to non catholics or non believers. Thanks🙏 i noted done “ Christ in His fullness” i dont know about “ Rome sweet home” is a bet too… a book with questions & answers look that doesnt have to be too detailed.. Q & A some like me are not bookworms! 😂
At the moment, I'll list one: Why We're Catholic by Trent Horn.
@@CatholicReConThanks i appreciate it & Thanks for the great guests you bring onboard, learning alot ✅
@@tony1685may the Holy Ghost enlighten you!🙏 why are you persecuting Jesus like Saul? The Church is the body of Christ🙏
@@tony1685that’s is up for God to judge if individuals are following His ways or not. Jesus said let the wheat & weeds grow together that He will sort out at the end of time. We cannot leave the Church which Jesus instituted because of a few Judases plus we cannot get the bread of life outside the Catholic which is the real deal with cbaptism to have eternal life. Read John 6:22-59 about the bread of Life.
@@tony1685i Said its up for God to judge because as i know the Church is following what Christ taught the apostles & they have been teaching us the last 2000 yrs. Someone started your Church & made rules & you are following those rules, who gave your Church founder the Authority to give rules.
As much as am a Catholic i try the best to follow what Christ taught through the Church & Bible, so i dont understand what you mean we dont love Christ or follow His commands.
So what positive thing have you learnt from this video or you want to remain in your false ‘truth’ you were given by a mere man & a sinner like any other? If you are not ready to find the truth, then its up to you? Have you read Jn 6:22-59 & tell me if you get the bread of life in your Church or not?
I'd be interested to know how this man went from pro-choice Church of Christ to pro-life Catholic.
Church of Christ is pro choice? Good grief!
🙏❤️🔥✝️
“There is no salvation outside the Church.”
YES!
(354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine:
“The one true Church,
the catholic Church.”
(A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14)
“Chair of the Roman Church Peter sat.”
(Letters of Petilian Book 2 Chapter 51)
“The succession of priest… chair of Peter.”
(Epistle of Manichaeus Chapter 4) “Angel to declare episcopal succession… of Peter.”
38 Roman Popes listed. (Letter 53 Chapter 1 #1 & #2)
(376 A.D.) St. Jerome:
“State of Roman
the chair of Peter... the rock on which the church is built! Matthew 16:18
This is the Ark of Noah, and he who is not found in it
shall perish.”
(Letter 15:2)
(253 A.D.) Bishop Cyprian: “Throne of Peter,
the chief church,
the Romans.” (Epistle 54:14) “The Lord speaks to Peter: upon this rock I will build my church… Not gather with me, scatters.”
(De catholicae ecclesiae unitate,
Chapters 4 & 6) (Mathew 12:30) “There is no salvation outside the Church…
(Epistles 72:21 & 75:2) the Ark of Noah.” (74:15) (1 Peter 3:20-21) “We cannot forsake the Church and
go outside her…
return to the Church
your Mother.” (Epistle 43)
(110 A.D.) St. Ignatius:
“Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM
he shall not inherit
the Kingdom of God.”
(Avoid Schismatics
3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4)
“All salvation comes from Christ the Head through the Church his Body.” * (CCC 846-848) (Colossians 1:18) “Neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen.” (Matthew 18:17) “An heretick… reject.” (Titus 3:10) * Jesus, “Nicolaitanes repent, hear the churches.” (Revelation 2:5-7, 15-17) (Acts 6:5) (189 A.D.) St. Irenaeus: “From apostles follow tradition handed to the Churches.” (Against Heresies Book III 4:1) (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5) “I should not believe the gospel except by the authority of the Catholic Church.” (Epistle of Manichaeus Chapter 5)
Bruce looks like Kent Hovind.
MY OPINION, RCIA IS TOO LONG AND I SUSPECT BECAUSE EVER SINCE LAY PEOPLE GOT IN CONTROL OF IT BACK IN THE 60S OR 70S THEY HAVE HAD THEIR WAY WITH IT. AND INTERESTING YOU SAY YOU, THE CONVERT, HAD TO DEFEND THE CATHOLIC FAITH AGAINST THE CATHOLICS RUNNING THE RCIA. I BELIEVE YOU. I HAVE HAD MY DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE 60S-90S AND EVEN NOW IN 2024. I CONVERTED TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH IN 1970!!!!!!!
War Eagle!
Proves the true foundation or rock is Christ,now he goes for a sinful. Man Peter.
This poor man is tricked at every corner.
Lets see what Holy Scripture says.
Matthew 1:24-25 Galatians 1:19
Read your Bible daily and live it out.
Beware of the bread of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
That's not even an argument against the church. Go read your Bible and see who Christ is. See who the disciples are and what they taught, written, and believed... And what about all those who lived and worshipped along side the apostles of Christ? What did they believe? What did they call themselves?
To call yourself Church of Christ is to steal the name of the Church Christ founded. The one true universal church that compiled your Bible, achieved and continues to achieve God's mission to us to find and convert the whole world...
Who created the hospitals, who formalized and created modern education and universities, what religion gave us science and a clearer understanding of the world and universe around us?
There is no other church of Christ but the church Christ founded and the church that actually worships and obeys him... That is the Catholic Church.
@DevelopmentRobco You have been greatly deceived. The Catholic Church is idolatrous, blasphemous, criminal, and heretical. Depart from me.
He forgot to be honest with himself. Matthew 1:24-25 Mary and Joseph had sexual relations
The Pope espouses evolution.
Purgatory is not biblical.
Infant baptism is backwards.
Sexual abuse settlements in the billions of dollars. Not to mention coverups.
The bread and wine have great power.
There was one sacrifice not a daily one.
If I was forced to declare the denomination and doctrine of my choice, it would be Church of Christ.
House churches are as saving as any house of God under the authority of Jesus Christ.
Is the Catholic Church?
What exactly gives them authority? Reading the bible? So, do athiests have authority if they read the bible or Buddhists, or Muslims? If reading the bible gives you authority, then everybody has authority. Do you get a fuzzy feeling inside? Does that give you authority? Because all those religions get a fuzzy feeling inside. The bible has some things to say about that, you know.
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